{"product_id":"raku-handbuildling-and-wheel-october-2026","title":"Raku: Handbuildling and Wheel October 2026","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eRaku: A six week exploration of form and fire!  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn this class, we'll delve into both handbuilding and wheel throwing as forming techniques, specifically in preparation for two sessions of hands-on raku firing! \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eOriginating in 16th century Japan as a process for firing ceremonial tea ware, raku achieves varied, unique surfaces through differing materials and techniques. An exciting, fast paced process of heating, smoking, and cooling works to cultivate interesting, often surprising results. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eTogether we'll learn techniques and create work by handbuilding for our first two weeks. During the third week we'll explore the firing process! The fourth and fifth weeks will focus on wheel throwing and crafting objects to fire in our final class.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eAs kiln space and firing time is limited, not everything we make will be able to be fired. Selecting work that speaks to the process and represents our aesthetics will be a part of our conversation. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis class is open to students of all levels with a desire to learn and practice the process of raku and explore and expand ceramic forming skills. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuition also covers access to our Open Studio on Sundays from 10am-4pm to come and practice what you are learning in class.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYou are welcome to use the studio tools, but you should come with a basic tool kit (this can be purchased at our shop before class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCancelation Policy:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIf you need to cancel due to any reason, Wildling needs two full weeks before the class start date for you to receive a credit towards another class. We require 4 week notice to issue a full refund.  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eWildling Collaborative Arts is an Artists Collective in Eugene OR founded in 2023. We offer a  membership ceramics studio which is the only 24\/7 ceramics studio in Eugene. Wildling was found by local Eugene Artists with the intention of creating a community space that is accessible and inclusive. Wildling provides a living wage to all of their employees, giving local artist a dependable salary so they can support their families and the local economy. We host workshops and classes in our large classroom space as well as offer private studios for local small businesses in Eugene. We have recently opened up our Clay and Arty supply store which also serves as a gallery space to host the works of local Eugene artists. We are active in the Whitaker community and participate in the Whitaker Last Friday Art Walk. \u003cstrong\u003eW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eildling Collaborative Arts is an accessible and inclusive space. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wildling Ceramic Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51817229877554,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/5275\/6274\/files\/RAKU_InstagramPost_45_1.png?v=1789502527","url":"https:\/\/wildlingcollaborativearts.com\/products\/raku-handbuildling-and-wheel-october-2026","provider":"Wildling Collaborative Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}